I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.
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Spread Love, Compassion, Care, and Kindness-Not the Virus!
It is my hope that we choose to share compassion and kindness, in this time of need. This is our opportunity to reunify our nations and the entire planet.
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Trying to Process Shock, Loss, and Grief
Thinking that you are flexible and easy-going can be dramatically different until, you are challenged. Life has a way of sneaking in unexpected setbacks that knock your feet out from under you.
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The Missing Month–Where Have I Been?
I am back, after taking almost a month-long adventure-road trip to Key West and back to Northern Virginia. For about 3 weeks, Angela, Lily, the Chocolate Lab, and I explored the Southeast coast and sucked up the warm breezes, compelling sunsets, and miles of open road.
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Getting What You Need-Support
The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.
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Season’s Greetings from Karl Robb at asoftvoice.com
Wishing all ASoftVoice.com readers a very Happy Holiday Season! From Karl Robb:
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A Day of Parkinson’s Education in Williamsburg
A Day of Parkinson’s Education in Williamsburg #parkinsons #education #support by Karl Robb – A Soft Voice in a Noisy World blog
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Remembering The Best Part of Ourselves
Today, 9-11, marks an historic and tragic event that not only shook America but the
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Does the Parkinson’s Profile Exist?
I have been fortunate to meet hundreds of people over these thirty plus years with
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The Mysterious Future
Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not anticipate trouble or worry about
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An Informative Interview with Retired Dietitian, Kathrynne Holden
One question that I get all the time, is how to manage their diet with
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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2019
The month of April is upon us and this means a month of Parkinson’s awareness!
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Building blocks for a future for better health!
Trust, faith, hope, and diligence are four key components to seeing your way through any
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Conference Nirvana and The Real World!
When you bring hundreds of people together with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in one place, everything Parkinson’s seems normal and the world outside our hotel seemed odd. A peace came over us, where explaining ourselves to why we were doing what we were doing wasn’t necessary.
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Expression Choices
Expression and making our voice heard is hard enough but if you throw in a
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Perpetuate Kindness!
Recently, I have been the recipient of kind acts from those who I don’t know.
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Messages to Ponder for 2019
Inspiration can come in many forms, be it words, photos, audio, or video. In the
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Only 2 Days to Christmas!
We must live in the here and now, plan for our future, and treasure joys
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Thankfulness and The Holidays—Stay Tuned!
As much as Parkinson’s disease tests my day, it does not define my existence. My
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Changes!
Today, of all days is the perfect time to discuss the subject of change. Today,
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It was just Halloween—so let’s talk about it! WHAT SCARES YOU?
If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need a raging lunatic with a
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Parkinson’s is Still a Mystery!
In Norman Cousins’ book, Anatomy of An Illness, Cousins mentions a placebo study where over
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What Every Person with Parkinson’s Needs to Know About Air Travel
Don’t be alarmed– but be aware, my fellow Parkinson’s disease travelers! As if we didn’t
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Here are some online live events you should catch this week!
Be sure to attend the first live online Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit this Friday
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An Exciting Documentary Project Called The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks
UPDATE 07/23/18 – I am happy to report that The Animated Mind of Oliver Sacks project on
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You’ve Got To Be A Kid, Sometimes! Let’s Go To the Movies!
It isn’t often that I write a movie review. Okay! In fact, I NEVER write
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EverydayHealth.com Recognizes ASoftVoice.com Blog as One of the 10 Parkinson’s Disease Blogs to Help You Stay Fit and Positive!
Recently, EverydayHealth.com recognized ASoftVoice.com, as one of the 10 Parkinson’s Disease Blogs to Help You
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AsoftVoice.com Recognized as one of the Best Blogs on Parkinson’s Disease for the 4th Year in a Row!
I am so grateful and honored to announce that for the fourth year in a
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Words Matter In Medicine–Compassion and Kindness Are 2 To Focus On!
When I was first diagnosed, the neurologist in 1991, coldly and in a matter of
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A Video To Inspire!
This is my first real attempt at an inspirational film. I hope you enjoy it
